Youth Recreation & Wellness Specialist

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

BenElevate loan forgiveness resource

Job summary

Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, IL is seeking an Activity & Leisure Specialist to lead recreation, art, music, and leisure programs for youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities. You’ll design goal-oriented activities, assess client needs, and help youth build social, emotional, and physical skills through community programs.

Work with the Special Therapies team; ensure safety and documentation, coordinate schedules, and supervise youth in group activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in mental health settings preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or to be completed during introductory period).
• Willingness to complete American Red Cross lifeguard training for summer programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate recreation, art, music, and leisure programs based on individual client goals.
• Coordinate schedules for therapeutic services, sports, and off-campus activities.
• Facilitate and supervise youth in team sports, group activities, and community outings.
• Maintain recreation facilities, equipment, and sensory supplies.
• Provide documentation and reports on client participation and progress.
• Support and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies for special events and ongoing programming.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

High school diploma or GED with 5+ years relevant experience

Experience with children, adolescents and/or mental health

Job description

Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, IL is seeking an Activity & Leisure Specialist to lead recreation, art, music, and leisure programs for youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities. You’ll design goal-oriented activities, assess client needs, and help youth build social, emotional, and physical skills through community programs.

Work with the Special Therapies team; ensure safety and documentation, coordinate schedules, and supervise youth in group activities.